Simple Harmonic Motion
As shown in the figure, a spring is kept in a stretched position with some extension by holding the masses $1 \text{ kg}$ and $0.2 \text{ kg}$ with a separation more than spring natural length and are released. Assuming the horizontal surface to be frictionless, the angular frequency (in SI unit) of the system is :
20
5
30
27
A cylindrical block of mass $M$ and area of cross section $A$ is floating in a liquid of density $\rho$ and with its axis vertical. When depressed a little and released the block starts oscillating. The period of oscillation is $\_\_\_\_$
$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{\rho A}{M g}}$
$\pi \sqrt{\frac{2 M}{\rho A g}}$
$2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{M}{\rho A g}}$
$\pi \sqrt{\frac{\rho A}{M g}}$
A spring of force constant $15 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}$ is cut into two pieces. If the ratio of their length is $1: 3$, then the force constant of smaller piece is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{m}$.
20
45
60
15
A simple pendulum of string length 30 cm performs 20 oscillations in 10 s . The length of the string required for the pendulum to perform 40 oscillations in the same time duration is
$\_\_\_\_$ cm . [Assume that the mass of the pendulum remains same.]
0.75
7.5
15
120
The kinetic energy of a simple harmonic oscillator is oscillating with angular frequency of 176 rad/s. The frequency of this simple harmonic oscillator is ______ Hz. [ take $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$ ]
88
14
28
176
1
2
$\sqrt{2}$
$\sqrt{3}$
A spring stretches by 2 mm when it is loaded with a mass of 200 g . From equilibrium position the mass is further pulled down by 2 mm and released. The frequency associated with the system and maxmimum energy in the spring are $\_\_\_\_$ Hz and $\_\_\_\_$ J, respectively.
(Take $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ )
$\frac{5 \sqrt{50}}{\pi}$ and $8 \times 10^{-3}$
$\frac{5 \sqrt{50}}{\pi}$ and 8
$10 \sqrt{50}$ and $2 \times 10^{-3}$
$\frac{5 \sqrt{50}}{\pi}$ and $16 \times 10^{-3}$
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion. Its amplitude is $A$ and time period is 5 sec . The time required by it to move from $x=A$ to $x=\frac{A}{\sqrt{2}}$ is $\_\_\_\_$ sec.
1/4
5/4
5/8
3/8
$ \text { Match List - I with List - II. } $
| $ \text { List - I } $ |
$ \text { List - II } $ |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | $ \sin ^2 \omega t $ |
I. | Periodic with time period $T=\frac{\pi}{\omega}$ but not simple harmonic motion (SHM) |
| B. | $ \sin ^3(2 \omega t) $ |
II. | Periodic with time period $T=\frac{2 \pi}{\omega}$ but Not SHM |
| C. | $ \sin (\omega t)+\cos (\pi \omega t) $ |
III. | Periodic with time period $T=\frac{\pi}{\omega}$ and SHM |
| D. | $ \cos \omega t+\cos 2 \omega t $ |
IV. | Non-periodic |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
A uniform disc of radius $R$ and mass $M$ is free to oscillate about the axis $A$ as shown in the figure. For small oscillations the time period is $\_\_\_\_$ .
(g is acceleration due to gravity)
$ 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{5 R}{4 g}} $
$ 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{2 R}{3 g}} $
$ 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{3 R}{2 g}} $
$ 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{3 R}{g}} $
The equation of motion of a particle is given by $x = a \sin(50t + \pi/3)$ cm. The particle will come to rest at time $t_1$ and it will have zero acceleration at time $t_2$. The $t_1$ and $t_2$ respectively are ________.
$\frac{\pi}{300} \text{ s},\ \frac{\pi}{75} \text{ s}$
$\frac{\pi}{75} \text{ s},\ \frac{\pi}{300} \text{ s}$
$\frac{\pi}{300} \text{ s},\ \frac{\pi}{25} \text{ s}$
$\frac{\pi}{50} \text{ s},\ \frac{\pi}{100} \text{ s}$
A block of mass 2 kg is attached to one end of a massless spring whose other end is fixed at a wall. The spring-mass system moves on a frictionless horizontal table. The spring's natural length is 2 m and spring constant is 200 N/m. The block is pushed such that the length of the spring becomes 1 m and then released. At distance x m (x < 2) from the wall, the speed of the block will be
$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right]^{\frac{1}{2}} \ m/s$
$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right]^{\frac{3}{2}} \ m/s$
$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right] \ m/s$
$10\left[1-(2-x)^2\right]^2 \ m/s$
Two simple pendulums having lengths $l_1$ and $l_2$ with negligible string mass undergo angular displacements $\theta_1$ and $\theta_2$, from their mean positions, respectively. If the angular accelerations of both pendulums are same, then which expression is correct?

Two blocks of masses $m$ and $M,(M>m)$, are placed on a frictionless table as shown in figure. A massless spring with spring constant k is attached with the lower block. If the system is slightly displaced and released, then ( $\mu=$ coefficient of friction between the two blocks)
A. The time period of small oscillation of the two blocks is $T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{(m+M)}{k}}$
B. The acceleration of the blocks is $a=-\frac{k x}{M+m}$ ( $x=$ displacement of the blocks from the mean position)
C. The magnitude of the frictional force on the upper block is $\frac{m \mu|x|}{M+m}$
D. The maximum amplitude of the upper block, if it does not slip, is $\frac{\mu(M+m) g}{k}$
E. Maximum frictional force can be $\mu(\mathrm{M}+\mathrm{m}) \mathrm{g}$.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A particle is subjected to two simple harmonic motions as : $ x_1=\sqrt{7} \sin 5 \mathrm{tcm} $ and $x_2=2 \sqrt{7} \sin \left(5 t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \mathrm{cm}$ where $x$ is displacement and $t$ is time in seconds. The maximum acceleration of the particle is $x \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$. The value of $x$ is :
Two bodies A and B of equal mass are suspended from two massless springs of spring constant k1 and k2, respectively. If the bodies oscillate vertically such that their amplitudes are equal, the ratio of the maximum velocity of A to the maximum velocity of B is
$ \sqrt{\frac{k_2}{k_1}} $
$ \sqrt{\frac{k_1}{k_2}} $
$ \frac{k_2}{k_1} $
$ \frac{k_1}{k_2} $
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Time period of a simple pendulum is longer at the top of a mountain than that at the base of the mountain.
Reason (R) : Time period of a simple pendulum decreases with increasing value of acceleration due to gravity and vice-versa.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true but (R) is false.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Knowing initial position $\mathrm{x}_0$ and initial momentum $p_0$ is enough to determine the position and momentum at any time $t$ for a simple harmonic motion with a given angular frequency $\omega$.
Reason (R) : The amplitude and phase can be expressed in terms of $\mathrm{X}_0$ an $\mathrm{p}_0$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is false but (R) is true
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
A particle oscillates along the $x$-axis according to the law, $x(\mathrm{t})=x_0 \sin ^2\left(\frac{\mathrm{t}}{2}\right)$ where $x_0=1 \mathrm{~m}$. The kinetic energy $(\mathrm{K})$ of the particle as a function of $x$ is correctly represented by the graph
A light hollow cube of side length 10 cm and mass 10 g , is floating in water. It is pushed down and released to execute simple harmonic oscillations. The time period of oscillations is $y \pi \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~s}$, where the value of $y$ is (Acceleration due to gravity, $g=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$, density of water $=10^3 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3$ )
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : A simple pendulum is taken to a planet of mass and radius, 4 times and 2 times, respectively, than the Earth. The time period of the pendulum remains same on earth and the planet.
Reason (R) : The mass of the pendulum remains unchanged at Earth and the other planet.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
As shown in the figures, a uniform rod OO' of length l is hinged at the point O and held in place vertically between two walls using two massless springs of same spring constant. The springs are connected at the midpoint and at the top-end (O') of the rod, as shown in Fig. 1 and the rod is made to oscillate by a small angular displacement. The frequency of oscillation of the rod is f₁. On the other hand, if both the springs are connected at the midpoint of the rod, as shown in Fig. 2 and the rod is made to oscillate by a small angular displacement, then the frequency of oscillation is f₂. Ignoring gravity and assuming motion only in the plane of the diagram, the value of $ \frac{f_1}{f_2} $ is:
2
$\sqrt{2}$
$\sqrt{\frac{5}{2}}$
$\sqrt{\frac{2}{5}}$
The force ( $F$ in newton) acting on a particle of mass 90 g executing simple harmonic motion is given by $F+0.04 \pi^2 y=0$, where $y$ is displacement of the particle in metre. If the amplitude of the particle is $\frac{6}{\pi} \mathrm{~m}$, then the maximum velocity of the particle is
$6 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$2 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$8 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
$4 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
If the amplitudes of a damped harmonic oscillator at times $t=0, t_1$ and $t_2$ are $A_0, A_1$ and $A_2$ respectively, then the amplitude of the oscillator at a time of $\left(t_1+t_2\right)$ is
$\frac{A_0+A_1+A_2}{3}$
$\frac{A_2 A_0}{A_1}$
$\frac{A_1 A_0}{A_2}$
$\frac{A_1 A_2}{A_0}$
At a given place, to increase the number of oscillations made by a simple pendulum in one minute from 72 to 90 , the length of the pendulum is to be decreased by
$64 \%$
$36 \%$
$50 \%$
$56 \%$
If the amplitude of a damped harmonic oscillator becomes half of its initial amplitude in a time of 10 s , then the time taken for the mechanical energy of the oscillator to become half of its initial mechanical energy is
2.5 s
20 s
10 s
5 s
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion. If the force acting on the particle at a position is $86.6 \%$ of the maximum force on it, then the ratio of its velocity at that point and its maximum velocity is
$1: \sqrt{3}$
$1: 2$
$\sqrt{3}: 2$
$1: 3$
The amplitude of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is 6 cm . The distance of the point from the mean position at which the ratio of the potential and kinetic energies of the particle becomes $4: 5$ is
6 cm
4 cm
3 cm
2 cm
If the function $\sin ^2 \omega t$ ( $t$ is time in second) represents a periodic motion, then the period of the motion is
$\sqrt{\frac{\pi}{\omega}} \mathrm{s}$
$\frac{\pi}{\omega} \mathrm{s}$
$\frac{2 \pi}{\omega} s$
$\sqrt{\frac{2 \pi}{\omega}} \mathrm{~s}$
On a smooth inclined plane a block of mass $M$ is fixed to two rigid supports using two springs as shown in the figure. If each spring has spring constant $k$, then the period of oscillation of the block is
(Neglect the masses of the springs)

$2 \pi\left(\frac{M}{2 k}\right)^{1 / 2}$
$2 \pi\left(\frac{2 M}{k}\right)^{1 / 2}$
$2 \pi\left(\frac{M g \sin \theta}{2 k}\right)^{1 / 2}$
$2 \pi\left(\frac{2 M g}{k}\right)^{1 / 2}$
If the displacement of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is given by $x=0.5 \cos (125.6 t)$, then the time period of oscillation of the particle is nearly (Here, $x$ is displacement in metre and $t$ is time in second)
1 s
2 s
0.09 s
0.05 s
The amplitude of a damped harmonic oscilator becomes $50 \%$ of its initial value in a time of 12 s . If the amplitude of the oscillator at a time of 36 s is $x \%$ of its initial amplitude, then the value of $x$ is
25
12.5
37.5
8
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A$. The ratio of the kinetic energies of the particle when it is at displacements of $\frac{A}{4}$ and $\frac{A}{2}$ from the mean position is
$4: 1$
$2: 1$
$5: 4$
$9: 16$
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion starting from its mean position. If the time period of the particle is 1.5 s , then the minimum time at which the ratio of the kinetic and total energies of the particle becomes 3:4 is
$\frac{1}{4} \mathrm{~s}$
$\frac{1}{12} \mathrm{~s}$
$\frac{1}{8} \mathrm{~s}$
$\frac{1}{6} \mathrm{~s}$
The equations for the displacements of two particles in simple harmonic motion are $y_1=0.1 \sin \left(100 \pi t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$ and $y_2=0.1 \cos \pi t$ respectively. The phase difference between the velocities of the two particles at a time $t=0$ is
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
A spring is stretched by 0.2 m when a mass of 0.5 kg is suspended to it. The time period of the spring when 0.5 kg mass is replaced with a mass of 0.25 kg is suspended to it is
(Acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )
0.628 s
6.28 s
62.8 s
0.0628 s
A body of mass 4 kg attached to a spring of force constant $64 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$ executes simple harmonic motion on a frictionless horizontal surface. The time period of oscillation is
$\frac{\pi}{3} \mathrm{~s}$
$\frac{\pi}{2} \mathrm{~s}$
$\pi \mathrm{s}$
$\frac{3 \pi}{2} \mathrm{~s}$
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A$. At a distance ' $x$ ' from the mean position, when the particle is moving towards extreme position it receives a blow in the direction of motion which instantaneously doubles its velocity. The new amplitude of the particle is
(Frequency is constant during the motion)
$A$
$\sqrt{A^2-X^2}$
$\sqrt{2 A^2-3 x^2}$
$\sqrt{4 A^2-3 x^2}$
If the displacement ' $x$ ' of a body in motion in terms of time ' $t$ ' is given by $x=A \sin (\omega t+\theta)$, then the minimum time at which the displacement becomes maximum is
$\left[\frac{\pi}{2 \omega}-\frac{\theta}{\omega}\right]$
$\left[\frac{2 \omega}{\pi}-\frac{\omega}{\theta}\right]$
$\left[\frac{\pi}{\omega}-\frac{1}{\omega}\right]$
$\left[\frac{\omega}{\pi}-\frac{\omega}{\pi^2}\right]$
If the maximum velocity and maximum acceleration of a particle executing simple harmonic motion are respectively $5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ and $10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$, then the time period of oscillation of the particle is
$\pi \mathrm{s}$
$2 \pi \mathrm{~s}$
2 s
1 s
A body of mass 1 kg is suspended from a spring of force constant $600 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$. Another body of mass 0.5 kg moving vertically upwards hits the suspended body with a velocity of $3 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ and embedded in it. The amplitude of motion is
5 cm
15 cm
10 cm
8 cm
For a particle executing simple harmonic motion, the ratio of kinetic and potential energies at a point where displacement is one half of the amplitude is
$3: 1$
$1: 3$
$2: 1$
$1: 2$
When the mass attached to a spring is increased from 4 kg to 9 kg , the time period of oscillation increases by $0.2 \pi \mathrm{~s}$. Then, the spring constant of the spring is
$80 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}^{-1}$
$200 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}^{-1}$
$50 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}^{-1}$
$100 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}^{-1}$
The kinetic energy of a particle executing simple harmonic motion at a displacement of 3 cm from the mean position is 4 mJ . If the amplitude of the particle is 5 cm , then the maximum force acting on the particle is
0.25 N
0.50 N
0.75 N
1.25 N
A body of mass 1 kg is attached to the lower end of a vertically suspended spring of force constant $600 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}^{-1}$. If another body of mass 0.5 kg moving vertically upward hits the suspended body with a velocity $3 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ and embedded in it, then the frequency of the oscillation is
$\frac{5}{\pi} \mathrm{~Hz}$
$\frac{10}{\pi} \mathrm{~Hz}$
$\frac{\pi}{5} \mathrm{~Hz}$
$\pi \mathrm{Hz}$
If the displacement $y$ (in cm ) of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is given by the equation $y=5 \sin (3 \pi t)+5 \sqrt{3} \cos (3 \pi t)$, then the amplitude of the particle is
5 cm
$5(1+\sqrt{3}) \mathrm{cm}$
$5 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~cm}$
10 cm
The angular frequency of a block of mass 0.1 kg oscillating with the help of a spring of force constant $2.5 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}^{-1}$ is
$02 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$
$5 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$
$10 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$
$2 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$
A simple pendulum doing small oscillations at a place $R$ height above earth surface has time period of $T_1=4 \mathrm{~s}$. $\mathrm{T}_2$ would be it's time period if it is brought to a point which is at a height $2 \mathrm{R}$ from earth surface. Choose the correct relation [$\mathrm{R}=$ radius of earth] :

When the mass is at rest (equilibrium), the downward gravitational force is balanced by the upward spring force.





$ \begin{aligned} &\text { Therefore effective spring constant }\\ &\begin{aligned} K_{\mathrm{eff}} & =K_1+K_2 \\ & =K+K=2 K \end{aligned} \end{aligned} $